August weather forecast
Newcastle, South Africa

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Newcastle, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.2°C (45°F) and max 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

Newcastle's weather in August shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from July's enjoyable 18°C (64.4°F) to a pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F). Newcastle's average low-temperature for the month of August denotes a significant decline from the daily high, recording at a chilly 7.2°C (45°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Newcastle is 43%.

Rainfall

In Newcastle, South Africa, in August, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 347mm (13.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Newcastle, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of August in Newcastle, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:46 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Newcastle is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Newcastle?

Newcastle in August has an average high-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Newcastle?

In August, the average relative humidity in Newcastle, South Africa, is 43%.

How many days does it rain in August in Newcastle?

In August, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout August, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Newcastle have in August?

In August, the average day length in Newcastle is 11h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Newcastle?

On the first day of August in Newcastle, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:46 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in August in Newcastle?

In Newcastle, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Newcastle?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Newcastle is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Newcastle, South Africa

Average temperature in August - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in August: 21.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (26.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (18°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 7.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.5°C).

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Average pressure in August
Newcastle, South Africa

Average pressure in August - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average pressure in August: 1021.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Newcastle, South Africa

Average wind speed in August - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.2km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Newcastle, South Africa

Average humidity in August - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average humidity in August: 43%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).

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Average rainfall in August
Newcastle, South Africa

Average rainfall in August - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in August: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Newcastle, South Africa

Average rainfall days in August - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.1 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Newcastle, South Africa

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Newcastle, South Africa

Average sunshine days in August - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in August: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Newcastle, South Africa

Average UV index in August - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in August
Newcastle, South Africa

Average cloud cover in August - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in August: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in August
Newcastle, South Africa

Average visibility in August - Newcastle, South Africa
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).

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